How much of the produce did the Mughal state typically claim?

The state demand usually ranged from one-third to one-half of the average agricultural produce, depending on the land fertility.

Mughal Fiscal System

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: What was the principal source of State income in Mughal India:

Land revenue was the principal source of income for the Mughal state. It provided the financial foundation for the empire's military expansion and administrative maintenance.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_1995_113 Ref: Irfan Habib, The Agrarian System of Mughal India